Shack explodes on NH lake; 2 suffer burns

Shack explodes on Lake Winnepesaukee, sending 2 men to hospital with burns

GILFORD, N.H. (AP) — An explosion at a shack used for ice fishing on Lake Winnepesaukee has sent two men to the hospital with burns.

WMUR-TV (http://bit.ly/12lbaC4 ) reports that emergency crews responded to a 911 call early Sunday in Gilford. Crews arrived at Smith Cove and found the injured men and melted debris from the so-called bob-house.

The victims told crews the explosion occurred when one was lighting a gas heater inside the house. The explosion blew off one wall of the bob-house. The wall landed nearly 15 feet away.

One victim had significant burns to his forearms, legs, lips and forehead. He was taken to a Boston hospital for treatment.

The other victim had minor burns to his head and face. He was treated at Lakes Region General Hospital.